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Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly
Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), a...
Cataract Surgery Tricky for Those With Past Radial Keratotomy
The surgery, known as RK, was considered a successful tool for correcting vision. But in recent years, many of these patients who went on to have cataract surgery are having major post-surgery co...
Have Male Urinary Tract Symptoms? An App May Offer Relief
The urgent need to pee, a strangled flow and the feeling that you didn’t get it all out of you. Those are all the symptoms of male lower urinary tract problems and more than 72% of men experien...
Weight Loss Drugs With Your Gym Membership? What to Know
Weights, aerobics, and … Wegovy? Some in the fitness industry are moving to dispense the popular GLP-1 medications to club members, combining the new, easier method of losing weight with the ol...
Where Will the Legit Health Info Go If TikTok Goes Dark?
If TikTok goes dark, it could render unavailable the work of those who have made the site a go-to for expert- and user-generated videos on topics that cover the spectrum of consumer health.
Are 'Man Vans' Coming to a Parking Lot Near You Soon?
"Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it's needed.
Don’t Worry, Gen Z, Your Face Isn’t Aging Faster Than Others
Some members of Generation Z are worried they are aging more quickly, thanks to social media influencers selling products. But skin care experts said the claim is false. Rather, it largely boils ...
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/news/20240418/no-gen-z-isnt-aging-faster?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible
Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental health stigma to foods including genetically modified organisms – could be persuaded t...
This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware
SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know
Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20240412/us-measles-cases-record-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers
Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are often considered healthy, such as some low-fat Greek yogurts, trail mix bars, or oat milk.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240412/emulsifiers-in-food-may-bring-health-dangers?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism
New findings should bring comfort to pregnant people who need pain relief, given that full-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to pose serious risks to pregnant ...
Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant
S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT (generative pretrained transformer) large language model to answer a wide range of health questions.
How Your ‘Sleep Style’ Can Determine Your Long-Term Health
The way you sleep – or don’t -- can be surprisingly impactful. The type of sleeper you are may profoundly influence the roadmap your health takes for a decade or longer. Here's what to know.
Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health
We tend to keep to ourselves in public – but experts say chatting with acquaintances and bystanders could be good for our mood and physical health.
Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know
Data on collagen supplements is more plentiful than in the past, though still murky. Collagen supplements appear to be safe to take and somewhat effective, depending on what problem you’re tryi...
How My New Golf Hobby Made Me Healthier in Unexpected Ways
The “spillover effect” teaches us that doing one healthy thing can lead to a whole lot more – if you can stick with it and move past the bad shots.
How the Body Reacts to Grief, and What It Can Mean
Fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, and a higher risk of heart disease: Although these things may not make you think of grief at first, many people who have a significant loss get these and other p...
How Therapy Can Help During Life-Changing Events Like COVID
Research shows that forms of talk therapy like cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy helped people better cope with anxiety during COVID. Here's what to know and how it ...
Looking for More ZZZs? Consistent Activity May Be the Key
Sleep eludes millions of people. Can consistent exercise help?
Lower-Income Americans at Higher Risk of Death From Excess Salt
Lower-income communities often have less access to fresh, healthy food, leaving convenience stores and fast food as the primary sources of food.
How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps
While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an academic weight loss doctor thinks the order is backward.
Which OTC Health Products Are Best? New Report Claims to Know
The number and variety of over-the-counter health products on the market — from cough syrups to anti-wrinkle creams — can be overwhelming. Which to choose and which to bypass? Which work best...
Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?
For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily...
Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine
Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability Office.
Which NSAID Is Right for You? Here's What to Know
Popular over-the-counter pain and inflammation drugs have been a revelation for people with pain, swelling, or even just run-of-the mill headaches. But these drugs, known as NSAIDs, which include...
This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.
Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season
With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit sea...
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women
Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.
Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But exercise can help ease osteoarthritis pain and improve mobility. Here's wh...
At-Home Medical Tests: Are They Right for You?
At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. Here's what to know.
Just Breathe: Mindfulness Can Beat Tech Stress at Work
Preventing that burned out feeling is possible, experts say, by practicing mindfulness — an age-old approach focused on being aware of your feelings in the moment, without judgment or interpret...
https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20240308/mindfulness-can-beat-tech-stress-at-work?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze
Vaginal health gummies are all the rage for their supposed ability to get your vagina in optimal shape by improving its pH balance, taste, odor, and freshness. But experts say the vagina is natur...
https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20240307/the-vagina-is-self-cleaning-experts-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Is the Faith in Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Events Warranted?
There’s a disconnect between the millions of people who take aspirin to ward off cardiovascular events and what the evidence shows.
https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20240306/is-faith-in-aspirin-still-warranted?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
Understand how hard, long, and often you need to work out to actually make exercise work for weight loss.
Thunderstorm Asthma Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. Here's what to know.
Xolair a New Weapon Against Food Allergies, but Questions Remain
An old drug offers new tricks for people with multiple food allergies, but costs and access issues could limit its use.
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20240304/xolair-a-new-weapon-for-food-allergies?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mindful Eating Aims to Change Your Relationship With Food
You may be familiar with the basic steps: Slow down, notice what you’re eating, and enjoy your food. But mindful eating can be more nuanced, and if done with intention over time, it can change ...
Stress May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome. Here's How to Overcome It
Stress management can help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, as well as harmful disease outcomes if you already have the condition.
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk
You can’t avoid the toxic chemicals that are infused into everyday living. But you can lessen some exposure.
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20240229/lower-your-exposure-to-forever-pfas?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men?
Weight training should be an essential part of anyone’s exercise regimen. But it’s especially important for women to incorporate weight training into their routines.
Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?
When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is artificial intelligence or a person actually answering? In some cases, it’s h...
CDC Could Cut COVID Isolation Time: What It Could Mean
The agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the reality that many people struggle to forgo work or school for days at a time.
https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240223/cdc-could-cut-covid-isolation-time?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Beyond the Shots: Focusing on Gut Health Can Aid Weight Loss
It might not produce results as dramatic as regular injections, but you can get everything you need in a grocery store, for far less money -- and this approach has the potential to improve your h...
Elaborate Skin Care Routines Can Cause Teens More Harm Than Good
Experts say skin care is important, but teens are using too many products.
For Many, Stigma of Hearing Loss Brings Trouble; Here's What May Help
Experts say that resistance to treatment is deeply rooted in stigma. We’re more likely to ignore hearing loss because of its connection with old age and the clunky hearing aids we remember our ...
https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20240221/hearing-aids-bring-stigma-for-many?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives, If You Use Them
All airports in the U.S. – and other public places where large groups tend to gather – are required by law to have AEDs. They are often red and kept in a white metal box attached to a wall.
Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men
Women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball or just taking a brisk walk derive more lifesaving benefits from the exercise than men, according to a large new study
Fuel Your Body With Color: A New Guide to Healthy Eating
Turns out the pot of gold at the end of the (food) rainbow is health.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240216/eat-the-rainbow-for-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC